US Bridges

CR 325W over S Fork Patoka River

PoorClosed to traffic

Pike County, Indiana · 01.0 S CR 200 S · Structure no. 6300160

Built
1876
149 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 325W over S Fork Patoka River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying CR 325W over S Fork Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1876 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 149 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 325W
CrossesS Fork Patoka River
Location01.0 S CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 173
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.37888, -87.33972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2019)
Projected traffic18 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 325W over S Fork Patoka River built?

It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 325W over S Fork Patoka River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 325W over S Fork Patoka River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 325W over S Fork Patoka River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 325W over S Fork Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.